All of Earth's living things depend on healthy, life-sustaining ecosystems for their survival. But continued human population growth, combined with the planet's limited supply of natural resources, might generate disastrous consequences for our shared environment. This interactive quiz from NOVA tests users' knowledge of humanity's present-day consumption behavior and living conditions. Annotated answers identify trends in both prosperous and less-prosperous nations.
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